Cafe Q

2302 Encinal Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
510-521-8848
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Alameda

Serves breakfast and lunch made from organic, locally grown ingredients, with menu items including house-cured cold cuts, daily roasted meats, and poached eggs. The banner of Good Local Ingredients sometimes feels like nothing more than PR babble, but when the stars align,…

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Free Cafe Q Opening Celebration (Culinary & Wine)

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Most Popular Stories

A reform measure that would end a lucrative tax break for corporations and wealthy investors has stalled in the state legislature.

An arbitrator rules that poor training by the Oakland Police Department — not poor decisions by police commanders — led to the deaths of two officers and a murder suspect.

We sampled three versions: at The Melt, Sacred Wheel Cheese Shop, and Bar Dogwood.

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

His Alameda record label, Time Released Sound, specializes in limited-edition handcrafted works of art.

At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.

Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.

An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?

Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.

Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.

Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.

Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.

Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.

The team benefits greatly from the people, character, and vibrancy of the city.

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Wall Street capitalist or mujahid? Decisions, decisions.

West Egg salad.

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